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Mass Media and Drug Prevention
This book tells the story of the mass media's potential in the war against drug abuse. It is based on scientific evidence on the use of media in health promotion and disease prevention. Past approaches--successes and failures alike--are included to help enlighten future programs of research and practice. Advice about the logical steps that must be taken to help alleviate the crisis of drug abuse is featured throughout. The book will appeal to social scientists interested in persuasion and the media Each chapter offers information to help the conscientious practitioner maximize persuasive effects of a mass-mediated presentation.
Women's Periodicals in the United States
Consumer magazines aimed at women are as diverse as the market they serve. Some are targeted to particular age groups, while others are marketed to different socioeconomic groups. These magazines are a reflection of the needs and interests of women and the place of women in American society. Changes in these magazines mirror the changing interests of women, the increased purchasing power of women, and the willingness of advertisers and publishers to reach a female audience. This reference book is a guide to women's consumer magazines published in the United States. Included are profiles of 75 magazines read chiefly by women. Each profile discusses the publication history and social context of the magazine and includes bibliographical references and a summary of publication statistics. Some of the magazines included started in the 19th century and are no longer published. Others have been available for more than a century, while some originated in the last decade. An introductory chapter discusses the history of U.S. consumer women's magazines, and a chronology charts their growth from 1784 to the present.
Society's Impact on Television
The writer-producer and network boundaries -- The network programmers -- Suits and censors : senior network executives and standards editors -- Government influence on television content -- "Public" interest groups and the interested public -- Advertiser influence on television content -- Technology and television content -- Content solutions -- Public expectations.
Media Power in Politics
Thirty-six essays (16 new to this edition) by 63 writers from communications, journalism, public affairs, and policy studies come together in an anthology designed for courses in mass media and politics, public opinion, political communications, and mass media and society. Essays are organized into
Campaign Craft
Shea and Burton present an updated and expanded version of Shea's 1996 guide to and analysis of modern American political campaign communication. They cover all aspects of present-day political campaigns, from understanding the context of a particular campaign to strategic thinking to specific voter contact techniques. Shea and Burton present an updated and expanded version of Shea's 1996 guide to and analysis of modern American political campaign communication. Bringing to bear both academic and professional experience, they cover all aspects of present-day political campaigns from understanding the context of a particular campaign (national trends, the media market, demographic research, e...
